How can things get any faster? And yet it seems that they do. I am not sure about your calendar but mine has filled up rather quickly. September has both St. Peter and St. Casimir parish councils meeting this week. They are a good sounding board and an opportunity to Read more…
I am writing this ahead of time as I will be in Kansas for the week visiting classmates who are celebrating their Silver Jubilee. So things were in good hands with Fr. Todd and Fr. Joseph who took care of all that needed to be done this past week. I Read more…
This past week the Deanery had its youth ministry meeting. There are a number of events planned for our young people in this upcoming academic year. I encourage you to buy the Youth Ministry Summer sweepstakes tickets or attend the movie under the stars at St. Stephen parish on August Read more…
August 4th was the feast day of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. There are many wonderful stories of his devotion to hearing confessions for 12 hours a day some days or attentiveness to the sacramental needs of his people. It was through prayer, fasting and penances Read more…
I am very grateful for all who were involved with my 25th anniversary. My family enjoyed the day, thank you for making them feel welcome. All the hard work was enjoyed by all who attended. So too for the picnic, again what great teamwork all the way around for such Read more…
I am so grateful to many who did so much in the background to make this day happen. Today at 3 pm is the Mass of thanksgiving for 25 years of priesthood. It is the 16th Sunday Mass of Ordinary time but offered as a Jubilee Mass. I have Read more…
The Mission Cooperative program which, at our parish, has been around for decades, is a wonderful opportunity for the whole church. We get a chance to learn more about the needs of our brothers and sisters around the world. With Fr. Gus being our missionary, we will hear more about Read more…
I hope your 4th of July is a good one. Such a day recalls for us our civic membership as a nation. It is also a good day to pray for our country and all who serve us in public office. It is easy to see where our nation falls Read more…
If you haven’t already received a letter and tickets for the 2024 Youth Ministry Sweepstakes, you will shortly. It is a way that we are supporting our young people. Many lament that young people, from our children to grandchildren are not that involved in the practice of the faith. This Read more…
What a great week to pray for priestly vocations. As a diocese we gathered in the cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman for the celebration of the ordination of Fr. David Nowicki to the priesthood and for service to our diocese. I add the vocation prayer that is found in Read more…